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Celebrating one year of running Upholstery workshops at Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors

It has been 12 months now since we first ran our in person upholstery workshops here at Semper Hopkins - and what a year it has been! From starting with our Storage crate then introducing our Stool and Bench workshops later in 2021, and now our footstools and deep buttoned workshops… we have come a long way in so little time!

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2022 The year of doing the things I love, and the year I turn 40….

Where has 2022 gone? We are already at the end of March. This year marks a big milestone birthday for me. I turn 40 on the 21st April, very luck to share the same birthday as the Queen. At the beginning of the year I had considered writing up 40 things I wanted to do when I turn 40, but that seemed like a daunting task to think of 40 things and it takes precious time, so here I am just going along with it and doing it. My motto for 2022 was to do more things that make me happy, and doing less planning is one of them!

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Design and make a piece of furniture for your home with Semper Hopkins

Do you find yourself constantly browsing the internet or Pinterest looking for interior inspiration or new furniture ideas? I am exactly the same. I love finding inspiration different from what is out there on the market. High street furniture can be right for some people, but if you want something a little unique or different, it is not always the place to find it.

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International day of happiness – do more things that make you happy!

International Day of Happiness is on 20th March 2022 and takes place across the UN and its focus is build back happier and make peoples wellbeing a top priority. As we will all know, with how things have been the last two years, this day of happiness might not have always been the ‘happiest’. It was much harder to do things which made us happy last year with the UK being in lockdown, not being able to see those we love and not being able to do day to day activities we once, perhaps, took for granted!

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Making Time For Mum…

Making time for yourself as a mother is one of the most important things you can do as part as self-care. Of course, keeping busy and looking after your children will be a main priority, and your work if that applies.

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Our Story

How did Semper Hopkins begin? Many years ago, I started learning upholstery so I could create furniture for my own home. In 2013 we carried out a huge renovation on our home, which had gone massively over budget and we had run out of money to…

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Upholstery Is For Everyone…

You might think an upholstery workshop at Semper Hopkins Upholstery Interiors is only suitable for those looking to learn a new skill but you are wrong, it is so much more.

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January News from the Workshop

How has the first month of 2022 gone for you? It feels like Christmas is an age ago now and the past month has flown by! January is usually the month I use to plan exciting things for the year ahead. I’ve been busy doing that as well as spinning several other plates!

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Make Memories this Mother’s Day and celebrate with an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire

Now that things are easing, why not take the chance to treat your mum this Mother’s Day to an upholstery workshop experience in Cheshire, that she will remember for a lifetime?

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Rocking new life into your rocking chair!

Do you have an old rocking chair that’s been in the family for years, it holds many memories for you but is now worn? It’s miserably sat outside in the garage or shed because you can no longer use it and you don’t know where to start with the restoration...

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An Update From Emma

Hello… it’s been a while since I updated you on a little bit about me and the face behind the camera most days! Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors have come a long since we started in 2016 and we have new followers and new changes that have happened! So, for all of my old, new and upcoming followers; welcome and here is a little about me, the business and what has been going on over the past couple of years…

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12 day of Christmas – New Year, New You – New Year, New Chair!

Out with the old, back in with the old - but make it new! Are you thinking of changing up your house decor in the new year and need some help matching your old furniture to the new design? We have years of experience helping customers choose the perfect fabrics...

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7 lessons I’ve learnt that will help you on your upholstery journey

I’ve blinked and 7 years have passed since I registered my business as a limited company on the 30th June 2016. I'm sharing my seven top tips for those of you who are starting out on your upholstery journey. I’ve looked back on my experiences and shared the lessons I’ve learnt. Some of these lessons can be applied to more than just upholstery. Hopefully they may inspire and help you too.

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Exciting Launch of Five New In-Person Upholstery Workshops for Spring 2023

There’s never a dull day being an entrepreneur. The variety of roles you do in your day to day job is exceptional. Some people don’t like the huge number of hats that you have to wear. What I have learnt over the years in business is that you don’t have to be an expert in all of them.

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Top three tips on how to choose for your upholstery project

Are you thinking about having a go at your first upholstery project, or maybe you’ve already had a go and thinking about choosing your next one. I wanted to share my top three tips on how to choose your project.

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What is going on during November and December at Semper Hopkins Upholstery?

We have a rather busy few months coming up in our workshop in Scholar Green, Cheshire, on the run up to Christmas with many of our Upholstery Workshops being held, along with creating custom made furniture and reupholstering old pieces of furniture for our customers.

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How are you taking care of yourself? Have you got time for a day retreat?

It’s the middle of September. Do you feel like your summer holiday is a distant memory? I’m personally trying to hold onto summer for as long as possible and not get sucked into the drudgery of school routine.

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The History of Semper Hopkins Upholstery & Interiors- The Big Reveal 13th July 2022

Are you looking to start a new hobby or learn a new craft this year? - Choosing a creative hobby can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety and stress...

Celebrating one year of running Upholstery workshops at Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors

2022 The year of doing the things I love, and the year I turn 40….

Design and make a piece of furniture for your home with Semper Hopkins

International day of happiness – do more things that make you happy!

Making Time For Mum…

Our Story

Upholstery Is For Everyone…

January News from the Workshop

Make Memories this Mother’s Day and celebrate with an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire

Rocking new life into your rocking chair!

An Update From Emma

12 day of Christmas – New Year, New You – New Year, New Chair!

7 lessons I’ve learnt that will help you on your upholstery journey

Exciting Launch of Five New In-Person Upholstery Workshops for Spring 2023

Top three tips on how to choose for your upholstery project

What is going on during November and December at Semper Hopkins Upholstery?

How are you taking care of yourself? Have you got time for a day retreat?

The History of Semper Hopkins Upholstery & Interiors- The Big Reveal 13th July 2022

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